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Location: Kansas | Donald Trump mentions strengthening our military on a daily basis. Also controlling our borders. Did I miss something or do Clinton/Sanders focus on neither. They're after the "free stuff" voters.
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Frodo - 2016-05-10 7:46 AM Donald Trump mentions strengthening our military on a daily basis. Also controlling our borders. Did I miss something or do Clinton/Sanders focus on neither. They're after the "free stuff" voters.
Truthfully, WE only know what they are saying (at their rallies, etc) by what the MEDIA reports. Who knows? I have read interview reports where Clinton has mentioned securing the borders.
Not defending Clinton only stating that the MEDIA controls the election...... |
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| Frodo - 2016-05-10 7:46 AM
Donald Trump mentions strengthening our military on a daily basis. Â Also controlling our borders. Â Did I miss something or do Clinton/Sanders focus on neither. Â They're after the "free stuff" voters.
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I guess guess it all depends on your priorities who you find more appealing. Does our military need beefed up? We already spend more on the military than the next 7 countries combined, and the border crossings are a net negative. Meanwhile, student debt has surpassed credit card debt and there is not one state in the union that a person making minimum wage can even afford to rent a house.
Free stuff, like two years of community college, can produce trained workers with excellent job opportunities who can immediately become productive members of society. Affordable childcare allows parents to work without spending a sizable portion of their salary on it.
Beefing up a military that already is spread all over the world would be similar to the government giving local police departments swat gear and telling them they had to use it or lose it. The only people it would help is the private contractors that make a fortune from military contracts, with the collateral damage being our sons and daughters sent into harm's way and some coming home in body bags (see Halliburton and the Iraq War).
But beefing up the military is popular with Republicans, so I guess if you are the Republican Presidential candidate, military spending is a positive buzzword while education, not so much. Quoting Trump's own words "I love the uneducated.".
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Location: Northwest Florida | TXBO - 2016-05-09 11:27 AM
BARRELHORSE USA - 2016-05-06 1:23 AM READ TWICE OR THRICE UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND THE RAMIFICATIONS OF THIS HAPPENING WITH HILLARY AND OBAMA SUPREME COURT JUDGES .. I'm certain most Americans still don't understand how very important this is.  The Constitution of the United States is on the line.  If Hillary is elected, our constitution will mean nothing.  If Tump is elected, we have a 50/50 shot at it still meaning something. Â
This is so true. Scalia's seat is vacant, and three more Justices are already over the average age of vacancy by death or retirement (75), so there are quite possibly FOUR seats that will be appointed by whoever wins this election.
We know for a fact Hillary is in favor of stricter gun control laws, and that is one thing I fear she would use the Supreme Court for should she be given the opportunity. I fear for our 2nd Amendment.
I understand why some people, especially die hard Conservatives feel the way they do about Trump, however focus really needs to be put on the damage that could be done should Hillary get four years of control.
So many people are both #NeverTrump, #NeverHillary, but you have to understand it WILL be one or the other, and no they are not the same. I certainly don't agree with every word that comes out of Donald's mouth, but I do agree with abolishing Common Core and the DOE, strengthening our military, closing our borders, and getting the jobs back to America.
Trump has my vote in November, and I pray the party can unite, if only for the sake of keeping that criminal Clinton out of office. |
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Location: Wherever Riley is | The scary thing to me is that the entire election process doesnt appear to actually be by the American voters. It is as if the establishment decides who it will be from the get go. |
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | livinthelifeofriley - 2016-05-10 8:29 AM The scary thing to me is that the entire election process doesnt appear to actually be by the American voters. It is as if the establishment decides who it will be from the get go.
This is exactly what we are all saying in my family. Scares the crap out of me that we have no say. We vote what want and they just brush us aside and do what they want. That's the type of politician that needs kicked out of the government. They are not in it for America's best interest. |
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Location: Kansas | FinneyQuarterHorses - 2016-05-10 8:30 AM Frodo - 2016-05-10 7:46 AM Donald Trump mentions strengthening our military on a daily basis. Also controlling our borders. Did I miss something or do Clinton/Sanders focus on neither. They're after the "free stuff" voters.
I guess guess it all depends on your priorities who you find more appealing. Does our military need beefed up? We already spend more on the military than the next 7 countries combined, and the border crossings are a net negative. Meanwhile, student debt has surpassed credit card debt and there is not one state in the union that a person making minimum wage can even afford to rent a house. Free stuff, like two years of community college, can produce trained workers with excellent job opportunities who can immediately become productive members of society. Affordable childcare allows parents to work without spending a sizable portion of their salary on it. Beefing up a military that already is spread all over the world would be similar to the government giving local police departments swat gear and telling them they had to use it or lose it. The only people it would help is the private contractors that make a fortune from military contracts, with the collateral damage being our sons and daughters sent into harm's way and some coming home in body bags (see Halliburton and the Iraq War ). But beefing up the military is popular with Republicans, so I guess if you are the Republican Presidential candidate, military spending is a positive buzzword while education, not so much. Quoting Trump's own words "I love the uneducated.".
You're so out of touch regarding Obama's weakening of our military, there's no use wasting words with you. Have you missed the news where Russian aircraft buzzed a U.S. aircraft carrier and menaced our planes. Korea and Iran laughingly threaten nuclear war.
Free tuition.......nothing is free. The youngsters who enjoy free college today will merely be paying for it for the rest of their lives in higher taxes as will we all.
Don't put yourself down. You're educated to a certain extent just not up on world affairs.
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| FinneyQuarterHorses - 2016-05-10 8:30 AM Frodo - 2016-05-10 7:46 AM Donald Trump mentions strengthening our military on a daily basis. Also controlling our borders. Did I miss something or do Clinton/Sanders focus on neither. They're after the "free stuff" voters.
I guess guess it all depends on your priorities who you find more appealing. Does our military need beefed up? We already spend more on the military than the next 7 countries combined, and the border crossings are a net negative. Meanwhile, student debt has surpassed credit card debt and there is not one state in the union that a person making minimum wage can even afford to rent a house. Free stuff, like two years of community college, can produce trained workers with excellent job opportunities who can immediately become productive members of society......
I've seen many lives changed by education. It's a wonderful thing. Unfortunately, it was never meant to be a function of the federal government. Protecting our country from all enemies, foreign and domestic is a proper function of the federal government.
If the fed got completely out of education, the money could stay in the states while decisions are made at a level closer to the needs. |
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Location: Arkansas | TXBO - 2016-05-10 10:18 AM FinneyQuarterHorses - 2016-05-10 8:30 AM Frodo - 2016-05-10 7:46 AM Donald Trump mentions strengthening our military on a daily basis. Also controlling our borders. Did I miss something or do Clinton/Sanders focus on neither. They're after the "free stuff" voters.
I guess guess it all depends on your priorities who you find more appealing. Does our military need beefed up? We already spend more on the military than the next 7 countries combined, and the border crossings are a net negative. Meanwhile, student debt has surpassed credit card debt and there is not one state in the union that a person making minimum wage can even afford to rent a house. Free stuff, like two years of community college, can produce trained workers with excellent job opportunities who can immediately become productive members of society......
If the fed got completely out of education, the money could stay in the states while decisions are made at a level closer to the needs.
Smartest thing I've read all day
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| FinneyQuarterHorses - 2016-05-11 6:30 AM Frodo - 2016-05-10 7:46 AM Donald Trump mentions strengthening our military on a daily basis. Also controlling our borders. Did I miss something or do Clinton/Sanders focus on neither. They're after the "free stuff" voters.
I guess guess it all depends on your priorities who you find more appealing. Does our military need beefed up? We already spend more on the military than the next 7 countries combined, and the border crossings are a net negative. Meanwhile, student debt has surpassed credit card debt and there is not one state in the union that a person making minimum wage can even afford to rent a house. Free stuff, like two years of community college, can produce trained workers with excellent job opportunities who can immediately become productive members of society. Affordable childcare allows parents to work without spending a sizable portion of their salary on it. Beefing up a military that already is spread all over the world would be similar to the government giving local police departments swat gear and telling them they had to use it or lose it. The only people it would help is the private contractors that make a fortune from military contracts, with the collateral damage being our sons and daughters sent into harm's way and some coming home in body bags (see Halliburton and the Iraq War ). But beefing up the military is popular with Republicans, so I guess if you are the Republican Presidential candidate, military spending is a positive buzzword while education, not so much. Quoting Trump's own words "I love the uneducated.".
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Location: TEXAS | Ashton94 - 2016-05-09 5:38 PM Donald Trump is not a Christian nor is he a man of God. He is for big government and he has flipped back forth on issue stances. This is why he will not get my vote.
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Location: Montana | Frodo - 2016-05-10 7:56 AM FinneyQuarterHorses - 2016-05-10 8:30 AM Frodo - 2016-05-10 7:46 AM Donald Trump mentions strengthening our military on a daily basis. Also controlling our borders. Did I miss something or do Clinton/Sanders focus on neither. They're after the "free stuff" voters.
I guess guess it all depends on your priorities who you find more appealing. Does our military need beefed up? We already spend more on the military than the next 7 countries combined, and the border crossings are a net negative. Meanwhile, student debt has surpassed credit card debt and there is not one state in the union that a person making minimum wage can even afford to rent a house. Free stuff, like two years of community college, can produce trained workers with excellent job opportunities who can immediately become productive members of society. Affordable childcare allows parents to work without spending a sizable portion of their salary on it. Beefing up a military that already is spread all over the world would be similar to the government giving local police departments swat gear and telling them they had to use it or lose it. The only people it would help is the private contractors that make a fortune from military contracts, with the collateral damage being our sons and daughters sent into harm's way and some coming home in body bags (see Halliburton and the Iraq War ). But beefing up the military is popular with Republicans, so I guess if you are the Republican Presidential candidate, military spending is a positive buzzword while education, not so much. Quoting Trump's own words "I love the uneducated.".
Free tuition.......nothing is free. The youngsters who enjoy free college today will merely be paying for it for the rest of their lives in higher taxes as will we all.
Don't put yourself down. You're educated to a certain extent just not up on world affairs.
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Location: SE Louisiana | Bandit94 - 2016-05-10 12:25 PM
Frodo - 2016-05-10 7:56 AM FinneyQuarterHorses - 2016-05-10 8:30 AM Frodo - 2016-05-10 7:46 AM Donald Trump mentions strengthening our military on a daily basis. Â Also controlling our borders. Â Did I miss something or do Clinton/Sanders focus on neither. Â They're after the "free stuff" voters.
 I guess guess it all depends on your priorities who you find more appealing. Does our military need beefed up? We already spend more on the military than the next 7 countries combined, and the border crossings are a net negative. Meanwhile, student debt has surpassed credit card debt and there is not one state in the union that a person making minimum wage can even afford to rent a house. Free stuff, like two years of community college, can produce trained workers with excellent job opportunities who can immediately become productive members of society. Affordable childcare allows parents to work without spending a sizable portion of their salary on it. Beefing up a military that already is spread all over the world would be similar to the government giving local police departments swat gear and telling them they had to use it or lose it. The only people it would help is the private contractors that make a fortune from military contracts, with the collateral damage being our sons and daughters sent into harm's way and some coming home in body bags (see Halliburton and the Iraq War ). But beefing up the military is popular with Republicans, so I guess if you are the Republican Presidential candidate, military spending is a positive buzzword while education, not so much. Quoting Trump's own words "I love the uneducated.".
Free tuition.......nothing is free. Â The youngsters who enjoy free college today will merely be paying for it for the rest of their lives in higher taxes as will we all. Â
Don't put yourself down. Â You're educated to a certain extent just not up on world affairs.
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It was my understanding the COBRA DANE team was still there and working. I did however notice the other day that the number of people in our armed forces today is the lowest it's been since 1941. I've been monitoring the behavior of our government for the last 50 years of my life and I think it's time to try something different. They do say that the essence of futility is to keep doing the same thing over and over while fully expecting a different result. I supported Perot 19 trillion dollars ago... I support Trump today. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | RidenFly - 2016-05-10 11:46 AM FinneyQuarterHorses - 2016-05-11 6:30 AM Frodo - 2016-05-10 7:46 AM Donald Trump mentions strengthening our military on a daily basis. Also controlling our borders. Did I miss something or do Clinton/Sanders focus on neither. They're after the "free stuff" voters.
I guess guess it all depends on your priorities who you find more appealing. Does our military need beefed up? We already spend more on the military than the next 7 countries combined, and the border crossings are a net negative. Meanwhile, student debt has surpassed credit card debt and there is not one state in the union that a person making minimum wage can even afford to rent a house. Free stuff, like two years of community college, can produce trained workers with excellent job opportunities who can immediately become productive members of society. Affordable childcare allows parents to work without spending a sizable portion of their salary on it. Beefing up a military that already is spread all over the world would be similar to the government giving local police departments swat gear and telling them they had to use it or lose it. The only people it would help is the private contractors that make a fortune from military contracts, with the collateral damage being our sons and daughters sent into harm's way and some coming home in body bags (see Halliburton and the Iraq War ). But beefing up the military is popular with Republicans, so I guess if you are the Republican Presidential candidate, military spending is a positive buzzword while education, not so much. Quoting Trump's own words "I love the uneducated.".
What Riden pointed out  . I lived on the Mexican border most of my life and we need all the help we can get to get it under controlled. Most thinks its a joke like the pres Obomo, its not a joke.. Befor long there wont be a border and then its going to be a free for all.. We are in deep trouble in lots of ways.  |
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Location: West Texas | I agree the military could be cut back and get a little bit of an overhaul. Just like education, it is not about numbers and spending alone. Doing more with less is what our government needs to work on.
On education, the states should get out of that too and bring it back to local independent districts. You guys think that Trump is a small government guy are fooling yourselves. I am just as much against Trump as Hillary....almost. Words are cheap to a man that doesn't value them. I think we are already screwed. I hope Trump will do a good job. I wont be up anyone's butt like so many are for Trump. That is unwise, no matter what....maybe after he saves us, I might be willing to go there.
Just a few of my meaningless random thoughts...
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | The Liberals and MSM love repeating the lie about our borders being secure and that there are more illegals leaving that are coming in. Come down and see for yourself.
This is what is currently on the San Antonio News Channel.
http://www.ksat.com/news/more-than-3-dozen-immigrants-rescued-from-texas-stash-house_
And there has been another surge of minors crossing the border.
http://www.teaparty.org/border-surge-kids-crossing-illegally-1200-158607/
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| Free education??? I paid for mine via student loan, just like anyone else should do who chooses to further their education. There are already numerous grants available for those with low incomes. Scholarships available for serious students who have achieved enough through high school to get one. I really do not want to pay for numerous other college tuitions, mine and helping our daughter are enough.
And the border, it's ok with you that anyone can come across? You must not live near one. I feel for those ranchers and farmers who are afraid to sleep at night with tons of people creeping across their land.
A strong military that others fear prevents war, which is much more expensive than keeping the military up, plus providing young men and women with jobs at the same time.
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Location: Texas | Tdove - 2016-05-10 1:43 PM
I agree the military could be cut back and get a little bit of an overhaul. Just like education, it is not about numbers and spending alone. Doing more with less is what our government needs to work on.
On education, the states should get out of that too and bring it back to local independent districts. You guys think that Trump is a small government guy are fooling yourselves. I am just as much against Trump as Hillary....almost. Words are cheap to a man that doesn't value them. I think we are already screwed. I hope Trump will do a good job. I wont be up anyone's butt like so many are for Trump. That is unwise, no matter what....maybe after he saves us, I might be willing to go there.
Just a few of my meaningless random thoughts...
You want our military to be cut back more?? Our military is at the lowest since 1940. Just last week in committee hearings, the Pentagon admitted that only 1/3 of our current military is ready for combat, the other 2/3 are not "fully trained yet". And this is as at a time when terrorism is at a all time high!! Our Air Force, over 40% of our planes are over 40 years old!! No, we do not to cut back our military, it needs to be beefed back up!! |
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Location: Dubach, LA | Today's young adults will no more take advantage of free higher education than they do free public education. |
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